- Dual opportunity combining teaching excellence and academic leadership
- Shape the future of legal education
- Flexible work options with a blend of on-campus and remote work
The role
- Lecturer in Law (Level B) – Continuing, full time
- Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice) – Concurrent fixed term appointment (up to 3 years)
- Canberra campus (with flexible work options)
Salary
- Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
- Academic Institutional Allowance(s)
Charles Sturt University is seeking a passionate and experienced Lecturer in Law to join our agile team. This position will focus on delivering high-quality teaching across Priestly 11 subjects to undergraduate students via on-campus and online platforms. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of law and criminology courses, ensuring they remain current and relevant.
We are also offering a fixed-term Course Director role concurrently to this position. The Course Director will provide academic leadership and management for a complex course or group of courses, overseeing curriculum development and quality assurance, accreditation processes and compliance with academic regulations. The role also involves industry liaison, marketing, and student advisory processes, as well as leading course teams and contributing to strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and an exceptional student experience.
For the first three years, the successful candidate will hold a dual appointment:
- Lecturer in Law – approximately 45% workload
- Course Director (Law and Criminal Justice) – approximately 55% workload
The Lecturer in Law position is a full-time continuing appointment, providing long-term career stability. The Course Director role will be offered concurrently on a fixed-term basis for up to three years.
The role includes regular international travel to support teaching delivery, partnership development, and research collaboration.
About you
You are an experienced legal academic who is passionate about teaching and leadership. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A relevant law qualification and eligibility to teach Priestly 11 subjects.
- Completion of Practical Legal Training and experience as a practising solicitor.
- Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching and curriculum development.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and student success.
About us
Learn more about the Centre for Law and Justice here.
To apply
Click the Apply button and complete your application online and upload your CV. You will be expected to answer the following three (3) targeted questions;
1. 1. Please outline your qualifications and experience relevant to this role, including your doctoral qualification (or equivalent BA/ Masters/ Experience) and any practical legal training or experience as a practising solicitor.
2. Which legal disciplines (e.g., Civil, Family, Commercial) do you have comprehensive and current knowledge of, and how have you applied this in practice or teaching?
3. Tell us about an occasion when you were responsible for developing and implementing a course or program. How did you ensure compliance with university regulations and quality standards, and what steps did you take to involve colleagues and stakeholders? What was the result?
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position descriptions or by contacting:
Lecturer in Law - position description
Course director - position description
Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au
Job specific enquiries: Dr Duane Aslett | Director, Centre for Law and Justice | daslett@csu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11pm, 10 December 2025